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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Dilaw
Indication: pyorrhea
Plant part used: rhizomes
Method of Preparation: Pound and add small amount of salt. Put in a piece of cloth then massage on the gum.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed every morning and afternoon.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cacal; Potenciano (Quezon; San Francisco; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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